Classroom Taster Days at Swanmore College: Your First Step into the Classroom

Curious about what it's really like to teach in a secondary school? Our Classroom Taster Days take place at our lead school, Swanmore College, and are designed for anyone considering a career in education. You'll have the chance to:

• Take a guided tour of Swanmore College.
• Attend an informative session about training to teach, focusing on our successful school-led PGCE route (formerly School Direct) and what it means to train with the RSA.
• Receive a helpful guide on observing lessons and key teaching techniques.
• Spend valuable time observing a variety of lessons at Swanmore College, gaining insight into classroom dynamics and teaching styles.

Who are Taster Days for?

• Recent graduates or final-year undergraduates exploring secondary school teaching.
• Career changers considering a fulfilling new path in education.
• Anyone wanting to understand more about the school-led approach to Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
• Future RSA trainees who have already secured a place and wish to gain some initial school experience at Swanmore College.

Ready to experience a Taster Day?

You can request a Classroom Taster Day at Swanmore College by contacting the Rural Schools Alliance directly. Simply email us with your name, the subject you are interested in and the date of the Classroom Taster Day you would like to attend.